Art

January 6, 2019

Multilayered Oil Paintings Visualize Motion and Time Passing in Busy Cities

Inspired by everyday moments, British artist Clive Head captures the often dizzying urban environment in his multi-perspective oil paintings. From hurried commuters on public transport to busy coffee shops, each painting features fractured layers that suggest movements through space and time. Throughout Head’s lengthy career, his style has evolved from traditional realist works to that of his current large-scale, math-inspired compositions.

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January 3, 2019

Meditative Montages of Wild Animals in Serene Settings

Artist Alice Zilberberg creates calming digital collages that double as “self-therapy.” Though a cathartic element is evident in all of her ethereal works, it is particularly apparent in Meditations, a series of montages that place wild animals in serene settings. Meditations comprises a collection of otherworldly portraits of fauna. Each piece has been meticulously crafted from photographs taken by the artist, culminating in seamless scenes that blur the line between reality and fantasy.

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December 31, 2018

Illustrator Recreates the Alphabet with Characters from Wes Anderson Films

Las Vegas-based illustrator Abbie Paulhus pairs the brilliant mind of Wes Anderson with the twenty-six letters of the English alphabet, allowing cinephiles and design lovers alike to geek out over one cool poster. She creates illustrations that perfectly invoke the iconic filmmaker's carefully constructed alternate universes. The images are a sweet mixture of innocence and irreverence, which echo the appeal of Anderson's films.

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December 28, 2018

Japanese Artist Hand-Cuts Intricate Octopus From Single Sheet of Paper

Paper cutting art requires tremendous patience and a steady hand, and Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda has mastered the craft. Known as Kirie in Japanese (translated as “cut picture”), the traditional art form involves cutting intricate forms from a single sheet of white paper and then contrasting it against a black background to reveal the design.

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